Menu Cart for WooCommerce vs Cart recovery for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Menu Cart for WooCommerce
80K+ active installs
Free
Cart recovery for WordPress
100 active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Cart recovery for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) while Menu Cart for WooCommerce leads in active installations (80K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Menu Cart for WooCommerce has accumulated 3.0M+ total downloads while Cart recovery for WordPress has 21K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Menu Cart for WooCommerce | Cart recovery for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 99 | ◄ | 6 |
| Active Installs | 80K+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 3.0M+ | ◄ | 21K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 6.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 2.14.12 | 3.4.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Menu Cart for WooCommerce
Cart recovery for WordPress
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Recent Reviews
Menu Cart for WooCommerce Reviews
works perfectly with Hello theme
This is what I was looking for! Big thanks to the developer!
Simple, effective solution
Simple plugin that gets the job done. Terrific support from the developers. Recommended.
Perfect Plugin
Exactly what I was looking for. Super easy to set up too!
Cart recovery for WordPress Reviews
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